This article charts the rise of global science and a global science infrastructure as part of the emerging international knowledge system exemplifying a geography of knowledge and the importance of new info-communications networks. The article theorises the rise of global science, which still strongly reflects a Western bias and is highly…

Describes the areas of the National Science Foundation most affected by reorganization. These areas are the basic research area which went from one directorate to three and the advice/policy area which saw the creation of a Directorate of Scientific, Technological, and International Affairs (STIA). (GS)

This book is intended to inform its readers of the conditions that might warrent special attention within the next five years involving current and emerging problems of significance that are identified through scientific research, or in which scientific or technical considerations are of major significance; and opportunities for and constraints on…

Presents the scientific views of Representative James W. Symington, Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Science, Research, and Technology. Includes discussion of (1) federal role in support of science and technology; (2) allocations for research and development; (3) support of basic research; and (4) public attitudes. (SL)

Moscow State University, one of the main centers of science, will play an important role in scientific research and creative inquiry during the Tenth Five-Year Plan. (AV)

Lists the 66 symposia constituting the second half of a forthcoming meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), divided into the following categories: medicine and health, anthropology, technological implications, behavioral science, education, economic and social science, science and public policy, and history and…

Second of three articles that probe the nature of federal involvement in science. The role of Congress in formulating and implementing science policy is changing to a more activist one. Congress is seetting up mechanisms to interpret the flood of information used in making policy decisions. (Author/TS)

The nature of, and attitudes toward, science and technology in China are explored. The priorities and accomplishments in science and medicine are reviewed with a brief projection of the possible future of Chinese science. (TS)

Physicists at the European Organization for Nuclear Research discovered W particles using a giant particle accelerator. Existence of the particles confirms a 15-year-old theory about the nature of the universe, proving that electromagnetic and weak forces are related and raising hopes for a comprehensive theory which includes the strong force. (JN)

A review of experiments which demonstrate the release of ATP from skeletal muscle, cardiac muscle, and active brain tissue. Effects of exogenously applied ATP to brain tissue are discussed in relation to whole body exercise. (Author/SA)

Compares science and technology in terms of approach to the natural world; aims, goals, and purposes; and knowledge structures and content. Concludes that the goal of technology is better viewed as production of things, products, processes, or systems to alter the natural world. (SK)

A new view of science that goes beyond conventional perceptions of science as either good or bad is proposed. The new perspective sees science as process rather than product, bringing together scientific skills and human insight. It is seen as important for the public to understand that expert disagreement is part of the scientific enterprise.…

Presents an overview of some of the advances in ecosystems analysis which occurred during the involvement of the United States in the International Biological Program. (PB)

Analyzes the effects of late nineteenth century educational reforms in France which decentralized scientific work in an effort to rebuild France's scientific reputation and increase technological growth. Concludes that decentralization failed to produce provincial facilities which could compete with Paris in the realm of pure scientific teaching…

Reports the funding of a project to investigate a system that would provide companion journals in which key information would be presented. This companion journal would be aimed primarily at libraries and would contain short articles plus additional information supplied by the authors. (GS)